An Illustrated Dictionary of Words used in Art and Archaeology / Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations.

by John W. Mollett

(1) The length of the horizontally extended arms equals the height of the figure.

(2) The head is an eighth, the face a tenth of the whole height.

(3) From the top of the scalp to the nipples is one-fourth.

(4) From the nipples to horizontal line across the centre of the square—the pubes—is one-fourth.

(5) From that line to one just below the knee-cap is one-fourth.

(6) From that line to the ground is one-fourth.

(7) The forearm (from the elbow) is a fourth of the height; the hand a tenth.

Dose or Dosall, O. E. (Lat. Dorsale, q.v.).

Dossar. (See Dorsale.)

Douai. A manufactory of modern faience established in 1784, producing stone-wares and “cailloutages.”